Knowledge

( Micah 6:5 ). To knowGod is not to struggle philosophically with his eternal essence, but rather to recognizeand accept his claims. It is not some mystical contemplation, but dutiful obedience. In the doing of justice and righteousness, Josiah is said to have known God ( Jer 22:15-16 ).True knowledge of God involves obeying the stipulations of his covenant. It is expressedin living conformity to his will. The opposite of knowledge is not ignorance, butrebellion ( Jer22:11-14